Why aren't they? Seems like they would be. What does the book say about them? Carrots aren't on there either, are they?

I'm traveling and don't have my book handy, but as far as I can remember (at least from the first book which I'm more familiar with) beets aren't a super food per that author (I think anything that dark and colorful has to be super nutrient rich). Carrots are a pumpkin sidekick (with sweet potatoes and orange pepper)

Glory, can you please post your recipe that was in the article? I couldn't find the mag and now I think it's too late to get it. Another Oprah issue is on the stands. Susan B made your jambalaya and I'm jealous.

My name is Leia. I have been lurking for a few weeks reading all the posts. I am trying to eat as many superfoods as I can each day. I have the first 2 books and I got the diet book from the library.

I have found that you can sneak quite a few superfoods into chili. I made chili the other night and it had turkey, beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, onion, orange bell peppers (sidekick), and whole wheat pasta.

I brown up some ground turkey breast with a whole onion and a whole orange bell pepper (if they are too expensive i use green). Then i add in a can of diced tomatoes with juice and a can of kidney beans. I like my chili really thick and kinda creamy so I put a drained can of white beans and a can of tomato puree and a small can of pumpkin into the blender and whip it up until its smooth. Then I pour that into the pot. I add chili powder and spices and then I simmer for about an hour until all the flavors meld. I serve the chili over a small portion of whole wheat macaroni. You can't taste the pumpkin at all. I have also put spinach into the chili with good results. I love cooked spinach though. My husband didn't like the spinach.

So that's 7 superfoods in one meal. More if you add a salad on the side.

Thank you guys for sharing. Reading your stories/posts has helped me stay on track many times.